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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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