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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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