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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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