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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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