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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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