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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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