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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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