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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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