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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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