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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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