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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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