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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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