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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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