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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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