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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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