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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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