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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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