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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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