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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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