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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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