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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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