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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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