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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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