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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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