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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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