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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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