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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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