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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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