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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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