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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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