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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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