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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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