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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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