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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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