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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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