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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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