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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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