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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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