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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors 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 MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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