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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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