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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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