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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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