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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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