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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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