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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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