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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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