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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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