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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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