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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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