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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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