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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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