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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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