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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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