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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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