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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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