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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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