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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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