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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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