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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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