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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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