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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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