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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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