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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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