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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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