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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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