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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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