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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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