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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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