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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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