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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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