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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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