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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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