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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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