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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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