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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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