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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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