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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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