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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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