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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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