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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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