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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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