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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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