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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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