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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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