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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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