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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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