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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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