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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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