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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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