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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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