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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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