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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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