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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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