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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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