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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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