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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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