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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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