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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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