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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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