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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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