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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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