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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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