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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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