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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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