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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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