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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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