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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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