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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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