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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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