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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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