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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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