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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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