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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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