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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners 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 topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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