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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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