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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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