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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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