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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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