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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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