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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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