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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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