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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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