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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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