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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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