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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers 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 massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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