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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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