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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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