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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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