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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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