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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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