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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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