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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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