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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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