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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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