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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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