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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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