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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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