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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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