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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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