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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business 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 in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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