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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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