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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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