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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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