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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

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