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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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