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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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