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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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