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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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