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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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