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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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