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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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