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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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