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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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