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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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