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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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