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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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