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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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