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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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