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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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