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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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