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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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