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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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