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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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