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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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