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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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