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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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