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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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