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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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