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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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