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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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