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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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