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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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