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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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