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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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