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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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