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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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