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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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