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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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