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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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