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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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