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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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