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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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