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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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