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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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