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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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