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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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