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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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