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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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