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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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