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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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