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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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