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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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