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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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