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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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