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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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