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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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