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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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