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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 (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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