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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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