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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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