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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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