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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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