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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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