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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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