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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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