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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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