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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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