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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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