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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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