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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important 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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