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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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