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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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