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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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