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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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