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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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