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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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