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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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