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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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