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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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