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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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