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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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