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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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