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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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