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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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