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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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