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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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