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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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