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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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