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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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