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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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