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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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