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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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