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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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