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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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