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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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