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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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