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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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