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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

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