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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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