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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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