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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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