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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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