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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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