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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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