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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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