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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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