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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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