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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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