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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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