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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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