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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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