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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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