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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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