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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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