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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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