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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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