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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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