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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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