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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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