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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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