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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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