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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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