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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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