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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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