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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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