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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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