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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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