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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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