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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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