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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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