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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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