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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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