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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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