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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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