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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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