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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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