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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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