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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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