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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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