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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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