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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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