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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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