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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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