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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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