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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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