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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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