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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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