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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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