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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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