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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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