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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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