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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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