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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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