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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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