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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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