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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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