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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators 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 classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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