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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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