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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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