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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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