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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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