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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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