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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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