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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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