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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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