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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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