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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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