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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models 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 teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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