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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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