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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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