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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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