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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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