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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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