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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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