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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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