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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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