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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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