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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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