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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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