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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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