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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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