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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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