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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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