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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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