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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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