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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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