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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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