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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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