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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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