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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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