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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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