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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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