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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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