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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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