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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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