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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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