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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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