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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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