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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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