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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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