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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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