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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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