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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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