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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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