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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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