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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure 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 classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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