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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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