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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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