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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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