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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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