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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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