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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take 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 but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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