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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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