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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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