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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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