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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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