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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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