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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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