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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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