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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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