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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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