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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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