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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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