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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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