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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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