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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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