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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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