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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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