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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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