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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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