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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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