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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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