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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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