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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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