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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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