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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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