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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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