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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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