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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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