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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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