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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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