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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies 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 low student motivation and high student attrition?

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