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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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