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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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