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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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