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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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