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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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