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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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