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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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