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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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