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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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