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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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