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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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