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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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