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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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