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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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