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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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