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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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