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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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