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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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