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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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