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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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