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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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