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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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