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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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