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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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