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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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