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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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