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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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