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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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