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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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