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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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