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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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