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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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