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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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