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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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