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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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