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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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