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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different 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 optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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