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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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