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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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