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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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