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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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