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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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