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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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