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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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