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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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