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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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