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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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