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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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