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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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