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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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