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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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