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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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