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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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