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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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