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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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