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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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