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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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