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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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