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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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