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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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