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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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