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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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