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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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