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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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