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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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