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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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