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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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