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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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