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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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