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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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