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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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