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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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