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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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