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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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