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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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