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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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