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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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