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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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