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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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