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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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