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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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