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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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