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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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