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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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