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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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