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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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