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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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