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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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