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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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