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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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