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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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