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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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