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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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