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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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