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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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