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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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