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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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