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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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