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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students 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 a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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