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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure 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 massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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