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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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