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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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