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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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