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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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