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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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