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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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