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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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