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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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