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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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