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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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