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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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