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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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