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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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