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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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