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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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