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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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