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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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