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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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