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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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