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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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