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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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