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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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