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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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