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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators 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 experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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