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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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