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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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