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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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