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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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