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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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