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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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